Active Shooter - Lessons Learned
Review lessons from active shooter incidents discussed through the experiences of Clackamas County 911 and Douglas County emergency communications.
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When Policy Kills
Consider how policies can hinder response and how goal sacrificing can affect the rules an agency creates.
COURSE FOCUS
What this course explores.
- Agency policy
- Goal sacrificing
- Response implications
Who should consider it?
Telecommunicators and public safety professionals whose roles and development goals match the topics below.
Match the course to your role, agency procedures, and development goals. The course overview does not replace your agency’s training requirements.
PUT THE LEARNING TO WORK
Start with a useful question.
Where does agency policy show up in your team’s work, and what would you want someone to do differently after this course?
Suggested team discussion to support your training plan.
Give the course a clear follow-through.
Choose a relevant example from your agency, discuss the learning with a trainer, and agree on one practical next step. Use feedback or an observation to see how the knowledge carries into the work.
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Prepare for large events and demanding incidents by connecting technology, stress management, and leadership under pressure.
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